The studio remodel is done & you’re invited to my open house! 
There will be desserts & door prizes, too! Thank you all for the love and support you’ve given me the past year and a half! I’m so very grateful!
Hope to see you there!
You’re Invited!!!
Project 52-week three
I’m a bit behind on posting these! My life has been consumed by the studio remodel here lately!
Here’s my picture for week three…yes, my boy is wearing the pink pettiskirt! LOL! He watched Rachel twirl and twirl while she was getting her pictures taken & he wanted a turn…and he wanted a photo, too! He may kill me for this someday, but it is technically his own fault! Millie and Rachel jumped in the pic as well…such sweet friends!
Happy 1st Birthday Mason! Decatur, IL Child Photographer
Another Mason besides mine had a birthday recently! Happy Birthday little man!!! We opted to do oreos instead of a cake for his photos since his mommy said he didn’t really love his birthday cake at his party. Food is a great way to keep a one year old sitting still! haha!!
I can’t get over just how cute & sweet he is!! He has the perfect little cheeks (which look even better with oreos all over them!) and has a smile that melts your heart! My Mason loved making little Mason smile! He thought is was really cool that another boy had the same name as him!
Ready to ooh and ahh over pure sweetness? Keep scrolling!!
Thanks for choosing Across the Miles Photography for Mason’s one year photos!!!
January 25, 2010 - 11:23 am - These are great Kellie :) I love the mess that even oreos can make, he he
January 25, 2010 - 4:26 pm - You weren't kidding. He sure is a handsome little guy. Well done on the pictures. As always, you are amazing at what you do!!
Happy Birthday Mason & Project 52-week two
My not-so little Mason turned 5 years old on Tuesday. How in the world does time pass so quickly? It seems like not too long ago that I gave birth to two of the most beautiful little boys in the entire world! I am so very proud of my sweet boy & looking at him, it’s hard to believe he was once just 3 lbs 7 oz! God has truly blessed me with getting to be the mommy of my sweet boys. I definitely shed several tears on Tuesday. 5 years was a rough one to hit & not have Miles with us. There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t think about Miles & what could have been.
We started his birthday by going to the party store for them to choose balloons for Miles. Mason picked Transformers & Millie choose pink with white dots. We then went to the grave, sang Happy Birthday to Mason & Miles, and then the four of us let go of our balloons. Mason chased after it screaming “We love you Miles!!!!!” Definitely was choking back the tears at that point!
We then headed to DQ for lunch & let them play in the play place (thank goodness for disinfectant!) Then, we came home for naps & then opened presents. Mason LOVED his Razor 360 & we had to go test it out in the school parking lot. It is so much fun! I even gave it a spin! We then jumped in the car & headed to Springfield to Chuck E Cheese. The pizza was blech, but the kids had so much fun playing the games & earning tickets! We then headed over to Toys R Us 15 minutes before they closed & Mason got to spend some birthday money. He definitely thinks that being 5 is the greatest thing ever!!
Here’s a picture of the birthday boy…and it’s my project 52 photo of the week!
And…here’s a little video that I put together of Mason’s first 5 years…I love this little guy!!!!
Happy 5th Birthday Mason & Miles!!!
January 23, 2010 - 1:36 am - wow Kel, I can't believe he is 5 already and all so grown up! Your children are all so beautiful!
January 23, 2010 - 1:52 am - Happy Birthday! I loved the video, SO adorable!
January 23, 2010 - 3:17 am - Just beautiful.
January 23, 2010 - 8:30 am - What a wonderful birthday celebration, and an adorable boy!
January 23, 2010 - 8:48 am - Love this Kellie!! Happy b-day little man!
January 23, 2010 - 9:47 am - I <3 it! So adorable, and what better music to put it all too? You have a beautiful family :)
January 23, 2010 - 9:59 am - What a cutie. Happy birthday to Mason and so glad you could remember Miles too. Hugs.
January 23, 2010 - 4:38 pm - What a great video you created. Well done. What a great idea. Love it and so glad you shared it. Love you!
January 23, 2010 - 8:25 pm - Very very cute! happy birthday to the boys!
Project 52: Week One! :)
Last year as the business grew, I found myself taking less photos of my own family. I really wanted to start a project 365 (one photo a day), but I knew that would be rather ambitious! I opted for doing the project 52…one photo a week that I’ll share on my blog!
I actually meant to post this photo last week, but I’ve been crazy busy doing the studio remodel & went out of town for a photography convention…so I’ll be posting two this week!
This photo of Millie just speaks to my heart. I know it isn’t the most amazing photo ever…but to me it speaks volumes! She is such a little girl & loves all things girlie…especially princesses! She wanted me to take a photo of her princess…but when I see this photo, I see my own little princess and just how quickly she’s growing. This little princess has me wrapped around her little fingers (with the nail polish chipping off and all!)
January 18, 2010 - 6:02 pm - It's gorgeous! Hope you had fun at your convention. Can't wait to see your studio remodel.
January 19, 2010 - 4:56 am - What a SWEET picture!
January 19, 2010 - 8:58 am - So sweet!!! I have 3 princesses of my own so I know what you mean :) She's adorable!
January 20, 2010 - 7:35 am - Love this shot, Kellie! One to cherish forever :)
January 20, 2010 - 8:58 am - Very sweet, they have the same beautiful princess hair!
January 20, 2010 - 10:27 am - She is a little princess and what a great picture.
January 21, 2010 - 5:04 pm - Love this photo! Good for you for doing a 52 with family shots! She is so cute.
January 22, 2010 - 9:10 am - Too cute! My little princess has that same princess, but ours lives in the bathtub!
The Brueckner Family | Bethalto, IL Photographer
I took a little trip to my hometown of Bethalto to take some photos of some friends. I grew up with Leah…I’ve known her since 2nd grade. She was definitely the girl at church that I looked up to. I wanted her hair cut, clothes, and thought she had the coolest toys at her house. After spending a few hours with her last week…I look up to her as a mommy, too! She truly adores her 3 children & is such a hands on mom. (and, she likes M names, too! I have Mason, Miles, and Millie…she has Madelyn, Meredith, and Miles!)
Thanks, Leah, for letting me take your adorable family’s photos!
January 4, 2010 - 6:16 pm - These are wonderful! Great job!
January 4, 2010 - 6:28 pm - What a beautiful family. Paired w/ your gorgeous photography and moms great style, how can you go wrong?
Karyn | St. Teresa Senior Photographer
Karyn was my last senior of 2009. I can’t believe how quick this fall went by! Karyn chose the Rock Garden at Nelson Park as the place for her photos…and there were still a few leaves! The leaves/colors coordinated perfectly with her outfits. Karyn has such amazing eyes & I love how these turned out!! Thanks, Karyn, for choosing me for your senior photos!!
This last one is my favorite!
December 13, 2009 - 9:00 pm - Last one is my favorite too! Pretty senior!
December 13, 2009 - 9:09 pm - Gorgeous girl! Love her clothing choices!
December 14, 2009 - 4:36 am - Great job! These are beautiful!
December 14, 2009 - 5:36 am - These are fabulous! The last shot is a stunner!
December 14, 2009 - 8:22 am - These are beautiful Kellie! I especially love the last one, too.
December 14, 2009 - 9:04 am - She is stunning! Great work!
December 14, 2009 - 9:19 am - She is a beauty!
December 14, 2009 - 12:13 pm - These are beautiful, that last one is my favorite too!
December 14, 2009 - 12:46 pm - Love the shot in the leaves, gorgeous
December 14, 2009 - 2:31 pm - These are gorgeous! Love #4!!
December 14, 2009 - 3:45 pm - She is so pretty. Love her blue, blue eyes!
December 14, 2009 - 4:18 pm - love the last one, stunning!
December 14, 2009 - 8:02 pm - these are great! I love the colors and my fav is the last one too!
December 14, 2009 - 10:43 pm - Amazing! I like the last one too!
December 15, 2009 - 9:11 pm - Gorgeous, beautiful shots!
December 18, 2009 - 7:50 pm - these are beautiful, i am sure she is thrilled!
December 18, 2009 - 11:12 pm - Ooooh Stunning eyes!!
Alyssa | Warrensburg-Latham High School Photographer
(Blog post #17? Whew!! I am heading to bed after this one! And…special thank you to my mother-in-law that kept my children all day today to allow me to work on getting caught up!!!! I can cross several things off of my to-do list!)
I met up with Alyssa at her home for her senior photos. I didn’t know what to expect…but I never expect this! She lives in a beautiful home with tons of character! We even climbed on up her roof for a photo…that was a first for me!) Alyssa is stunningly gorgeous & I’m so grateful she chose me for her photos!! Thanks Alyssa!!
I think this next one would make a beautiful canvas!!! So pretty!!!
December 12, 2009 - 11:12 pm - What a lovely girl and lovely photos. Just gorgeous!
December 13, 2009 - 9:01 pm - Love the purple outfit outdoors! So striking.
December 14, 2009 - 4:35 am - Beautiful! What a fun location!
December 14, 2009 - 5:38 am - Wow Kellie - your work is just incredible. These are fabulous!
December 14, 2009 - 9:05 am - She is so pretty!!!! and Love that chair in the first shot! Great work!
December 14, 2009 - 12:49 pm - love the shot of her in the tall grass! great job :)
December 14, 2009 - 3:46 pm - Gorgeous girl!! These are great settings!
December 14, 2009 - 10:05 pm - What a great Senior Shoot! I love the one on the roof!
December 15, 2009 - 10:07 am - I love these Kellie!
December 15, 2009 - 9:12 pm - Beautiful, what a gorgeous senior!
December 17, 2009 - 12:12 pm - Great shots and amazing locations!!!
December 18, 2009 - 7:21 am - What a great session! I love the light in the one of her in the purple dress (on the roof?).
December 18, 2009 - 11:14 pm - I loveee #5!! You are So lucky...she's gorgeous and so is her home!
December 19, 2009 - 10:04 am - These are great, I love that old chair and the one in the field!
December 19, 2009 - 12:29 pm - Awesome, these images make me wish I was a teenager again. You did a great job.
The Clark Family | Mt. Zion, IL Photographer
I took the Clark Family photos last Christmas in their home in front of their tree. This year, we planned on doing them outdoors, but got crummy weather. So, we decided to do their photos in my new studio! (And…I wanted to try out my new zebra print loveseat! Isn’t it fun?!?) I LOVED what they all wore & how these turned out…even if a certain little Mister decided not to smile (again) for the family photos! There’s always next year! haha!!
And this last picture may go down as my favorite family photo yet! Too funny!!!
Allen Family | Decatur, IL Photographer
I remember when Kari asked me over two and a half years ago to take their family photos. She followed my blog & my addiction to scrapbooking and asked if I would give doing their family photos a try. It was the very first time anyone had ever paid me to take photos. It’s amazing to see where it has all led since then!!
And speaking of amazing…they were blessed with an unexpected little bundle of joy this year! Heath is sooooo sweet & so loved by his big sisters!
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